
Reddit Meetup is Today 7-9 PM at Yellowhammer Brewing/Earth and Stone
Look for the sign on the table. If there is space available we will be on the patio facing Clinton Ave. Backup location is the covered patio facing Butler Green.

Look for the sign on the table. If there is space available we will be on the patio facing Clinton Ave. Backup location is the covered patio facing Butler Green.
Note that the store will actually be within Huntsville City Limits
Happy Friday! This is our weekly casual chat. Feel free to share about your week, any plans for the weekend, or just enjoy each other's company.
Mother’s Day is Sunday
Also a reminder that the next Reddit Meetup will be Tuesday May 12th 7-9PM at Yellowhammer Brewing/Earth and Stone.
Do we think Visible should/will offer higher tier plans similar to Verizon 5g Home Plus and Ultimate?
The current Visible Home Internet plan is a great value but being QCI9 with no option to upgrade to a plan with QCI8 data is something I’m considering for if/when I want to make the switch from Xfinity.
Happy Friday! This is our weekly casual chat. Feel free to share about your week, any plans for the weekend, or just enjoy each other's company.
Cinco de Mayo is this week (Tuesday).
Also a reminder that the next Reddit Meetup will be Tuesday May 12th 7-9PM at Yellowhammer Brewing/Earth and Stone.
MARKET PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Home Sales: A total of 1,584 homes were sold in Q1 2026, a 1.8% increase compared to Q1 2025.
Pricing Trends: The median sales price reached $332,884, a 2.5% year-over-year increase and the highest first-quarter level on record for the region.
Inventory & Supply: While the 2,394 homes available for sale in March 2026 marked a high for the year, overall inventory was down 5.5% compared to March 2025. The market currently holds a 4.4-month supply, moving closer to a balanced state.
Days on Market (DOM): Homes averaged 64 days on the market, which is unchanged from Q1 2025 but represents a 21% increase from the previous quarter (Q4 2025).
SEGMENT-SPECIFIC INSIGHTS
New Construction vs. Existing Homes: New construction continues to be a major market driver, accounting for 36% (569 units) of all Q1 sales.
Price Range Shifts: The most significant growth occurred in the $500K–$650K price range, where sales rose by approximately 26%. Conversely, the largest decline was seen in the $200K–$250K range, with sales falling by roughly 21%.
Sales vs. List Price: Only 13% of homes sold above their list price, while 48% closed below the initial asking price.
BROADER ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Mortgage Rates & Inflation: The national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage was approximately 6.2% in March 2026. Regional price growth (2.5%) remained largely in line with the quarterly inflation rate of 2.7%.
Outlook: Based on current trends, sales are projected to potentially rise to around 2,000 units in Q2 2026, with ending inventory expected to reach approximately 2,500 listed homes.